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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking enthusiastic and responsible students to join our team as Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will have the opportunity to specialize in focus areas including Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, and other areas and duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

Related job duties and hours vary but may include:

Support departmental outreach activities (local travel), and student engagement, not limited to the University Park campus.
Communicate effectively with event organizers, faculty coordinators, and other parties.
Ensure events run smoothly by addressing any issues that arise promptly.
Assist in coordinating volunteer events and service projects, including recruitment, logistics, and promotion.
Ensure all service and civic engagement initiatives prioritize inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Previous experience in event planning or student organizations is a plus but not required.
Strong work ethic, customer service skills, the ability to take initiative.

These positions are short in duration and part time without benefits. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as need arises.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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